RecipesWelcome-to-the-Neighborhood Cookies “I always share a batch of these cookies with new neighbors,” says Susan Bice at Edwards Air Force Base in California. “They’re easy to make but taste like I really fussed.”
RecipesApple Pie Cookies To sweeten the school day, send along these soft apple pie cookies. To save time you can use purchased pie filling for the centers. —Sharon Smith, Neosho, Missouri
RecipesQuick Fruitcake Cookies For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.—Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana
RecipesAlmond Crescent Cookies To me, it isn’t Christmas until my kitchen is filled with these almond crescent cookies baking by the dozens. My husband, children and grandchildren all heartily agree!
RecipesChocolate Mint Cookies Of all my cookie recipes, these are my family’s favorites. When they’re given a choice between them and store-bought mint cookies, these win hands down.
RecipesDad’s Oatmeal Cookies Among Mother’s old newspaper clippings and recipes scribbled on the back of envelopes, I came across this treasured recipe. It always gives me a warm feeling when I go through her recipe box, and I have fond memories of her baking these cookies.
RecipesSoft Chocolate Cookies My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don’t care for nuts but can’t resist chocolate. So these cake-like cookies have become their favorite.
RecipesButter Crunch Cookies I’ve given this recipe to more people than any other recipe I have. These cookies are so easy to make. Cornflakes and pecans give them their delightful crunch.
RecipesGlazed Anise Cookies Years ago, my German neighbor made similar cookies and hung them on her Christmas tree for the neighbor kids to eat. I finally came up with my own recipe and have been very pleased with the results.
RecipesChocolate Raspberry Cookies I moved away from a dear friend some years ago. Knowing she loved raspberries, I created this recipe. Now I send her these cookies to help her remember the fun times we had together. —Sherri Crotwell, Shasta Lake, California
RecipesHot Dog Cookies These crowd-pleasing cookies, shaped like miniature hot dogs in buns, are plump with possibilities. Add time-easing toppings such as green-tinted coconut for “relish” and yellow frosting for “mustard.”
RecipesValentine Cookie Bouquet “I always try to do something special with my fair entries. This cookie bouquet was a blue-ribbon winner,” says Marlene Gates, Sun City, Arizona. “It is a great gift for a loved one or makes a nice Valentine’s Day centerpiece.”
RecipesCranberry Persimmon Cookies During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and pecans, the cake-like treats never last long. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
RecipesOlive Oil Cookies One of my favorite combinations is honey, olive oil and sea salt. It works great in cookies as well as savory things. Add to that notes of lemon and rosemary and you’ve got yourself a one-of-a-kind treat. —Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii